Duterte confers award to soldiers who rescued Abu Sayyaf kidnapped victims

December 17, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) awarded the commander of a Philippine Army unit involved in the succesful rescue of the Hyron couple during the celebration of its 84th founding anniversary on Tuesday. During the awarding ceremony led by

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2 cops dead, 4 hurt after car hits mahogany trees in Zamboanga Sibugay

December 17, 2019

Two policemen died while four others were injured after the vehicle they were riding slammed into mahogany trees in Zamboanga Sibugay Monday evening. Police Brigadier Bernard Banac, police spokesperson, identified the fatalities as Police Corporal Jourecel Jake Celestial and Patrolman

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Duterte orders AFP to crush enemies of the state

December 17, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to finish the terrorist rebels, including the communist New People’s Army. Duterte made the order days after he ordered Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to talk with

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Ex-pres. Aquino discharged from hospital after a week confinement

December 17, 2019

Former President Benigno Aquino III was discharged on Tuesday from the hospital after his confinement for one week, his spokesperson said. In a message, lawyer Abigail Valte said Aquino thanks those who sent prayers and well-wishes. “Happy to report that

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Palace hopes justice to prevail in Maguindanao massacre case

December 17, 2019

Malacanang expressed hope on Tuesday that justice will prevail as the ruling on the Maguindanao massacre is set to be out on Thursday. In an interview, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Palace expects the Quezon City Regional Trial Court

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Palace not interfering with court after Sandiganbayan junked P200-B forfeiture case vs Marcoses – Panelo

December 17, 2019

Malacanang expressed concern on Tuesday on the dismissal of the P200-billion forfeiture case against the family of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos but noted that the court always decides based on evidence. In an interview, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said it

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CA confirms William Dar as agriculture secretary

December 17, 2019

The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the appointment of Dr. William Dar as the secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA). Dar vowed to lead the agriculture sector of the country towards sustainable food security and prosperous rural communities, bringing

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13 alleged human trafficking victims rescued in Zamboanga City

December 17, 2019

More than a dozen of alleged victims of human trafficking in Zamboanga City were rescued on Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday Capt. Armand Balilo, PCG spokesman, said 13 victims were rescued by the personnel from PCG Station

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